BrunaBC
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- Joined
- May 18, 2012
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- Interested in Language
- Native Language
- Portuguese
- Home Country
- Brazil
- Current Location
- Brazil
Hello,
I was taught that, when referring to hypothetical situations, the were should be used, even for 1st or 3rd person singular. Ex) If I were you I'd give him a chance. / I'd be much happier if he were here.
However I've seen (heard) people using if I was, like in that song from the kid Bieber "If I was your boyfriend". I know songs are not a good source for grammar, but I've noticed that in other situations too.
Could you tell me if it's ok grammatically?
Thank you.
I was taught that, when referring to hypothetical situations, the were should be used, even for 1st or 3rd person singular. Ex) If I were you I'd give him a chance. / I'd be much happier if he were here.
However I've seen (heard) people using if I was, like in that song from the kid Bieber "If I was your boyfriend". I know songs are not a good source for grammar, but I've noticed that in other situations too.
Could you tell me if it's ok grammatically?
Thank you.